Father, son and granddaughter were all born on leap years, pictured in 2004 (Picture: Caters)

And in even more unlikely news, three members of the same family are all celebrating their leap year birthday today – against odds of 3.11 billion to one.

Peter Keogh, his son Eric and his granddaughter Bethany Wealth are the only known family in the world to have three generations all born on February 29.

Eric, from Surrey, is now trying to find a bookie who’ll take a bet on Bethany having a baby on the same date, making it four generations.

Peter will be marking both his 76 and 19th birthday today. While son Eric was born in 1964, will be enjoying his 13th ‘intercalary’ birthday. And daughter Beth is 20-years-old, but is technically only turning four today.

Lalita Patel will be spending her 18th birthday with her grandchildren (Picture: BPM)

This Birmingham pensioner looks a little older than her years.

Lalita Patel was born on February 29, 1944, and like all leap year children has only had the chance to celebrate her birthday every four years.

So while most other 18-year-olds may plan their entry into the world of legalised drinking, the OAP will spend her special day at a family party with her five children and six grandchildren.